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RY51 ZMX

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

77,251 mi
Last recorded77,251 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 ZMX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,251 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 77,244 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 73,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

near side rear seat belt not checked seat in the folded down position.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 14 Feb 2025 73,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

near side rear seat belt not checked seat in the folded down position.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 16 Feb 2024 68,364 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Window seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,300 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system...

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 64,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system...

Pass 14 Feb 2022 60,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,024 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,737 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

near side rear seat belt not checked due to rear seat in the folded down position.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 55,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

near side rear seat belt not checked due to rear seat in the folded down position.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,891 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 10 Jan 2019 51,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 50,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 49,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,302 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,118 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,562 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,075 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,705 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,766 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 33,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,673 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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RY51 ZMX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 90,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY51 ZMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY51 ZMX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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